even though it was good news about the overall economy. chairman ben bernanke said it will slow its bond buying stimulus program this year, and end it next year. he said this is possible, because the economy is improving. the fed's program has kept interest rates at record lows. that news from the fed sent the stock markets down across the board. one analyst said any suggestion that the fed will cut its buying is going to be met with a sell-off, which is just a sign of how much investors depend on that program. >>> are you better off now financially? many americans say no. a cnn poll has found 44% of americans say their financial situation is actually worse today compared to a year ago. 36% say they are better off, and 20% say their personal situation is just about the same. only half say they expect economic conditions to be better one year from now. >>> bay area doctors may soon change the way they treat obesity, because of one word, ktvu's heather holmes is live now in oakland with reaction to obesity, now labeled as a disease. >> repor